Georgia Tech Aims to Extend Home Streak Against Last-Place Miami

Georgia Tech is playing its best basketball of the season, and Tuesday’s home finale against last-place Miami presents a golden opportunity to finish strong before the ACC Tournament.

The Yellow Jackets (15-14, 9-9 ACC) have won six of their last eight games, including a dominant 25-point victory over NC State. With a win over Miami, Georgia Tech would secure its first 10-win ACC season since 2019-20.

Meanwhile, Miami (6-23, 2-16 ACC) is limping toward the finish line. The Hurricanes have lost five straight and are on the brink of tying their worst season in program history (8-24 in 1991-92).

Georgia Tech’s Momentum Building at the Right Time

Under head coach Damon Stoudamire, Georgia Tech has developed into a legitimate threat down the stretch. The team’s chemistry and intensity were on full display in their latest win over NC State, where they dominated from start to finish.

“I’m so proud of the guys just from a maturity standpoint,” Stoudamire said. “(Saturday) was a game that we were supposed to win with how well we’ve been playing. The effort, the energy, the connectivity and the sense of urgency were all there from the jump.”

A huge reason for Georgia Tech’s recent success has been the emergence of Baye Ndongo. The freshman forward posted a career-high 29 points and 17 rebounds against NC State, leading the Yellow Jackets to their largest margin of victory in ACC play this season.

Other key contributors include:

• Lance Terry (14.8 PPG) – The team’s leading scorer and go-to option in close games.
• Baye Ndongo (13.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG) – A dominant force in the paint, especially in recent weeks.
• Naithan George (12.6 PPG, 4.9 APG) – The engine of Georgia Tech’s offense, providing both scoring and playmaking.

With a five-game home winning streak, Georgia Tech will look to feed off the energy of their final home crowd to secure another victory.

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Miami’s Nightmare Season Nears a Record-Low

Two years ago, Miami was a Final Four team. Now, the Hurricanes are one of the worst teams in the country, with a single road win all season and one more loss away from tying the program’s worst-ever record.

Interim head coach Bill Courtney has tried to keep his players focused, but rumors surrounding the team’s future coaching hire have become a major distraction.

“We’ve got to keep the main thing the main thing, and that’s the game,” Courtney said. “It’s almost impossible to not hear the noise, but when you’re coaching guys, you want them to block that out as much as possible.”

Miami still has some individual talent, most notably:

• Matthew Cleveland (16.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG) – The team’s best scorer and most consistent player.
• Lynn Kidd (11.5 PPG, 6.3 RPG) – A solid inside presence who could challenge Georgia Tech’s frontcourt.

However, Miami’s lack of depth, poor defense, and inability to execute late in games have doomed them all season. The Hurricanes are already eliminated from ACC Tournament contention, meaning this could be their final chance to steal a road win.

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Key Matchups to Watch

• Baye Ndongo vs. Miami’s Interior Defense – Ndongo dominated NC State inside and could do the same against Miami’s undersized frontcourt.
• Lance Terry vs. Matthew Cleveland – The two leading scorers will likely battle it out, and whichever guard gets hot could control the game.
• Georgia Tech’s Energy vs. Miami’s Motivation – The Yellow Jackets are riding momentum, but Miami has nothing to lose. Will the Hurricanes compete hard, or fold early?

Who Has the Edge?

Georgia Tech is playing too well at home to overlook, especially with momentum on their side. Miami, meanwhile, is simply looking to avoid embarrassment as their season nears its ugly conclusion.

If Georgia Tech continues its aggressive play and controls the glass, the Yellow Jackets should cruise to their 10th ACC win.

Will Georgia Tech finish strong at home, or can Miami shock the ACC with a rare road win? Tuesday’s game will reveal if the Yellow Jackets are truly built for March.